Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his bid for reelection on Saturday. He is one of seven Republican senators who voted to remove President Trump from office after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Cassidy finished last in a three-way primary. His failure to advance further illustrates Trump's strong influence over the Republican Party . A two-term Republican, Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid in Louisiana after voting to convict President Trump after the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Annie Flanagan for NPR hide caption toggle caption Annie Flanagan for NPR 🎧 Cassidy said this campaign should focus on the future rather than the past , but many Republican voters felt that voting to convict Trump was a betrayal, NPR's Sam Gringlas tells Up First . Cassidy attempted to repair his relationship with Trump supporters while maintaining his independent streak. But achieving both of those things could be impossible, former Louisiana Republican Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne told Gringlas. After this year, at least five of the seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump will no longer be in office. Cassidy's defeat could further discourage Republican senators from breaking away from Trump, Gringlas says. …